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Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD is a cardiologist in Columbia, SC specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health, MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS and MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:
Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:
Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.
In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.
Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has a state license in South Carolina.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center (2020)
Licensed In: South Carolina
Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medcost, Aetna Medicare, Cigna Medicare, WellCare, Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025), Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan), United HealthCare, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025), Cigna, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, Tricare, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, Clover Health, BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Open Choice), First Choice Next, Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) and BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace).
According to our sources, Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 98 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbia, SC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Francis Wells, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,339
ONYX FRONTIER $1,329 |
LINQ II $10 |
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$635
COMET $63 |
$572 |
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$108
KENGREAL $108 |
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$99
$99 |
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$65
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $65 |
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$41
Angio-Seal $23 |
LifeSPARC $18 |
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Dr. Andrew Wells specializes in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in chest pain, chronic total occlusion (CTO), and cardiac catheterization. Patient reviews placed Dr. Wells at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. Dr. Wells welcomes new patients at his office inColumbia, SC as reported by MUSC Health.
